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Ok, here's some scans of some original b&w photos from my grandfather's scrapbook...these are gonna be from the Pacific/Asian theatre...
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"After Hours" , B-24
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"It Ain't So Funny" , B-24

Lots of detail on this one...back when folks didn't worry about licensing lawsuits!
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"Cocktail Hour" , B-24

Lots of detail here, and what looks like possibly the NY skyline behind the pretty lady as well?
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"The Dragon And His Tail", B-24

"Ta ta" warning! But love how it stretches down the fuselage towards the tail...
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This was one of the most prolific nose arts to come out of WWII. Coincidently, also on a B-24.
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"Hip Parade" , B-24

Simple, yet classy...
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"Million $ Baby" , B-24
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"Rum And Coke" , B-24

Another "ta ta" warning on this one, kids...
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"Say Uncle" , B-24

Things were a lot less "politically correct" back then...but this is one of my favorites...
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